Lyrics
Oh, they're passing by my window
Feeling isolated as people pass by the singer's window
Catch a glimpse and leave
Observers briefly appear and then move on
Oh, sometimes I feel their eyes go
Sensing judgmental eyes on the singer
All inside of me
Internalizing the impact of others' opinions
Oh, I have to keep my door locked,
Keeping the door locked as a metaphor for emotional protection
So I can find some rest
Seeking solace and peace through isolation
And oh, and by the time my rate drops
Referring to a decrease in stress as the situation changes
I'm finally unstressed
Achieving a state of relaxation when external pressures lessen
(Yeah)
Expression of agreement or acknowledgment
Don't make me explain this
Requesting not to be forced to explain the situation
Don't say you're not like them
Warning against denying similarities to judgmental individuals
'Cause you weren't there when they were making Me feel weak
Highlighting the absence of support during difficult times
Don't walk right behind me
Discouraging someone from closely following the singer
Don't tell me to smile
Rejecting the demand to smile, expressing weariness
I'm tired of the fact that I can't go out at night
Frustration over limitations on nighttime activities
Oh, I have to keep my door locked,
Reiteration of the need to keep the door locked for peace
So I can find some rest
Continued desire for rest and emotional tranquility
And oh, and by the time my rate drops
Anticipation of stress reduction with changing circumstances
I'm finally unstressed
Achieving relief and relaxation after a period of tension
Oh dear, my eye is twitching
Expressing physical and emotional strain
I'm hanging by a thread
Feeling on the edge and fragile
Please, just let me walk my way
Plea for autonomy and the ability to move forward unhindered
Without me looking back
Desire to move ahead without dwelling on the past
Oh dear, my eye is twitching
Reiteration of physical and emotional tension
I'm hanging by a thread
Reinforcing the fragile state and need for support
Please, just let me walk my way
Repeating the request for freedom to move forward
Without me looking back
Emphasizing the desire to progress without looking back
(Yeah)
Expression of agreement or acknowledgment (repeated)
Don't make me explain this
Reiteration of the reluctance to explain the situation
Don't say you're not like them
Warning against denying similarities to judgmental individuals (repeated)
'Cause you weren't there when they were making me feel weak
Recalling the lack of support during difficult times (repeated)
Don't walk right behind me
Advising against closely following the singer (repeated)
Don't tell me to smile
Rejecting the demand to smile, expressing weariness (repeated)
I'm tired of the fact that I can't go out at night
Reiteration of frustration over nighttime restrictions (repeated)
Don't make me explain this
Reiteration of the reluctance to explain the situation (repeated)
Don't say you're not like them
Warning against denying similarities to judgmental individuals (repeated)
'Cause you weren't there when they were making me feel weak
Recalling the lack of support during difficult times (repeated)
Don't walk right behind me
Advising against closely following the singer (repeated)
Don't tell me to smile
Rejecting the demand to smile, expressing weariness (repeated)
I'm tired of the fact that I can't go out at night
Reiteration of frustration over nighttime restrictions (repeated)
I see your mouth form "cunt"
Perceiving judgmental thoughts and expressions
When I decline your catcalls
Experiencing negative reactions to rejecting advances
Rejection can't be this hard
Reflecting on the difficulty of handling rejection
We're moving back and forward
Emphasizing the oscillation between past and future
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